Brandon Warner

I write things. Sometimes funny, sometimes intriguing, often annoying.

I also cook. But who doesn't? 

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Senior Editor at Consumer's CHECKBOOK Magazine
Writing and Editing | Washington D.C. Metro Area, US

Summary

A talented, motivated, and driven writer and editor who is dedicated to producing creative, thought-provoking, and one of a kind content. Focused on introducing a fresh angle or a new thought to the world with all my work and the work I collaborate with others on.
Specialties: Writing | Design | Social Media | Web Copy | Editing | Adobe Creative Suite | HTML | Visual FoxPro | SPSS

Experience

  • Feb 2011 - Present
    Senior Editor / Consumer's CHECKBOOK Magazine
    -Coordinating the production of articles for print and web on consumer-related topics such as supermarket prices, health club scams, and automobile repair shops. -Contributed key research to and featured in news report on Philadelphia grocery store pricing for CBS 3’s number-two rated Eyewitness News in Philadelphia -Responsible for revamped social media strategy, implementation, and daily production -Improved tone and voice of web copy, Twitter and Facebook pages -Contributed to group charged with developing content for in-production iOS and Android app -Writing articles for semi-annual consumer journalism magazine Consumer’s CHECKBOOK and it’s quarterly newsletters
  • Jul 2007 - Present
    Research Associate / Consumer's CHECKBOOK Magazine
    -Editing copy for consistent tone, voice, and accuracy throughout publications -Monitoring data collection for studies and changing methods on-the-fly as needed -Carrying out direct instruction from Editor and organization President quickly, without need for oversight -Pitching article and story ideas on a regular basis -Researching developments in consumer and business news
  • Nov 2006 - Present
    Research Assistant / University of Minnesota
    -Administered psychology department participant studies. -Managed appointments and dealt with subjects in a one-on-one situation -Oversaw proper collection and manipulation of data for political attitudes study -Reviewed relevant research for study background information.
  • Jun 2006 - Present
    Human Resources Research Intern / Viking Electric
    -Lead project evaluating and recommending affirmative action policy and software for company-wide implementation -Selected vendors for intra-company employee satisfaction and work environment improvement survey -Researched changes in immigration and naturalization policy for department enforcement
  • Jun 2003 - Present
    Warehouse Operations / Viking Electric
  • Oct 2001 - Present
    Marshal Fields / Men's Sales Associate

Education

  • 2002 - 2006
    University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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